Guided Brainstorming™ is a systematic technique that fundamentally addresses the shortcomings of traditional brainstorming. Students who complete Guided Brainstorming training can improve their ability to conceive out-of-the-box solutions for well-defined problems using Pretium's enhanced system of TRIZ inventive principles (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving). Guided Brainstorming™ Training is done on-line and costs $995 and includes a named user license to Guided Innovation Toolkit™. The elements and time requirements of Guided BrainstormingTM Training are shown in the table below. Upon successful completion of the training, students will receive a certificate in Guided Brainstorming.
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Hours |
| # |
Description |
Student
Lesson |
Web Meeting |
| |
Individual Training Plan |
1 |
1 |
| |
TRIZ: |
| 1 |
Introduction to TRIZ Concepts |
0.5 |
1 |
| 2 |
TRIZ Principles to Improve a Useful Function |
1 |
0.5 |
| 3 |
TRIZ Principles to Use Resources (Space-Time) |
1 |
0.5 |
| 4 |
TRIZ Principles to Use Resources (Energy-Materials-Info) |
1 |
0.5 |
| 5 |
TRIZ Principles to Counteract Harm |
1 |
0.5 |
| 6 |
TRIZ Principles to Resolve Contradictions |
1 |
0.5 |
| |
Experiential Mini-Project: |
| 7 |
Project Definition |
1 |
1 |
| 8 |
Situation Assessment |
1 |
1 |
| 9 |
Formulate Opportunities |
1 |
1 |
| 10 |
Guided Brainstorming™ |
2 |
1 |
| 11 |
Concept Development |
1 |
1 |
| 12 |
Q&A / Course Evaluation |
0.5 |
1 |
| |
Totals |
13 |
10.5 |